Once I feared the words inside,

And kept my truest voice to hide.

But life has taught me, year by year,

That purpose often speaks through fear.

Another year, another light,

Another chance to shine more bright.

To speak with courage, live with grace,

And leave more love in every place.

So here’s to dreams still coming true,

To finding strength in all we do.

To moments still waiting to unfold,

And stories of courage still to be told.

A gift for my loved ones on my birthday.